Install official Nougat firmware on Galaxy J3 SM-J330F [Unbrick]

July 1, 2017

In this guide you will be able to download and install stock Android 7.0 Nougat based latest firmware update on Galaxy J3 SM-J330F. The firmware includes June security update that installs Android 7.0 Nougat and bumps the build number to J330FXXU1AQF9. The update is live via OTA so if your device is not rooted then you are going to receive the OTA notification any time soon else you can follow the Odin or Kies method below. This guide is help ful to all those users who have accidentally bricked their device or return to stock firmware from any custom ROM.

We have mentioned the complete process along J330FXXU1AQF9 tar file for your ease, just grab the firmware and flash it manually via Odin. The stock Nougat firmware can be updated via Kies as well, but we recommend you try the OTA update first, go to Settings > About device > Check software updates. We have posted the same tutorial for the Galaxy S7 update so the process remains the same because it has nothing to do with the change build number or Android version, all you need is an Odin tool along the firmware tar and a PC with latest Samsung USB drivers installed on it.

Disclaimer: Follow the guide on your own risk, the writer would not be responsible if you damage your device during the firmware installation process nor we are forcing you to perform the flashing process. Don’t proceed if you can’t follow the instructions carefully.

Pre-requisite:

Your device should be charged 70% at minimum to avoid shutting down during the process.